Analog Devices Appoints Vincent Roche CEO

Analog Devices Appoints Vincent Roche CEO
Business Wire
NORWOOD, Mass. -- May 06, 2013
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) today announced the appointment of Vincent
Roche as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and his election to the
Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“ADI is fortunate to have an executive of Vince’s caliber assume the
leadership of our company,” said Ray Stata, ADI co-founder and Chairman of the
Board. “Vince’s long tenure and his deep understanding of our technology,
customers, and markets will serve ADI well as we continue to execute on the
strategic plan which Vince played a major role in shaping. I’m confident that
Vince will continue the record of success in which all ADI employees take
great pride.”
Mr. Roche, 53, joined ADI in 1988. Over his nearly 25-year career at ADI, he
has served in key leadership positions including worldwide sales, strategic
marketing, and product management. Mr. Roche was appointed President of ADI in
2012 and has served as interim CEO since March 29, 2013 following the
unexpected death of ADI CEO Jerald G. Fishman.
“I am honored to take the helm of this great company and privileged to follow
in Ray Stata’s and Jerry Fishman’s footsteps as President and CEO,” said
Vincent Roche. “I am committed to advancing the company’s strategy and working
with the senior management team to move the company forward and continue our
record of success for employees, customers, and shareholders.”
Mr. Roche’s biography is available at investor.analog.com.
About Analog Devices
Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which
Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies
within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader
in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves
over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic
equipment. Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with
design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices'
common stock is included in the S&P 500 Index.
Contact:
Analog Devices, Inc.
Maria Tagliaferro, 781-461-3282
Director of Corporate Communications
781-461-3491 (fax)
investor.relations@analog.com